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Are you thinking about taking a Cisco Academy class at CHHS? Do you wonder what your experience will be like? Check out the information below which might be helpful in your decision.
Student perspective:
From students:
Internship opportunities (Industry Experience)
Free college credit
Industry Certifications
Interesting classes
Potential jobs right out of college
Access to multiple online courses
Ability to TRY OUT subject in high school before spending money and time later
Free training
CompTIA A+ -- $1295 worth of training
CCENT -- $750 worth of training
Parent perspective:
"The Cisco Academy courses at CHHS have been amazing for our son. It took him from “I like to play computer games” into “I am planning on majoring in network engineering in college.” He is very excited about the opportunities that he is able to access through the classes and when they visit the Cisco campus he gets very fired up about what he is going to be able to take next. " - Parent of junior in Network Engineering, NEXT VR tem, and Tiger Tech Squad member
"Information technology is a field with tremendous possibilities and a wide open job market for skilled workers. Cisco Academy courses at CHHS provide students with the fundamentals of Cisco Network Engineering and a valuable certification in the process. It not only allows students to gain knowledge but also the ability to think through and tackle real world problems. This course is one of the few classes that truly engages my child’s attention and that will undoubtedly add value for his future. " - Parent of junior in Network Engineering, CyberPatriot tem, and Cybersecurity Club member
"I highly recommend that your child take Cisco Academy Courses at CHHS with Ms. Walker. She is an excellent teacher and the students learn a great deal in these "hands-on" classes. The experiential aspect of her classes is a game changer and students have the option to achieve a certificate of accomplishment for all their hard work. Ms. Walker is a role model for all students. She maintains a positive atmosphere and cares deeply about the progress and success of each student. " -Parent of senior in Network Engineering
"Our son began taking computer tech classes during his freshman year. The Cisco Academy classes took his interests in gaming and design and showed him how he could make a career out of his love for technology. Ms. Walker is a sensational teacher who cares for her students and the subject matter so much that she inspires them to try harder and reach for the industry certifications, amazing internships, and potential college credit. She gives them the knowledge, practice, and hands-on experience to succeed. What more can you ask for your teens who love tech than a teacher that engages, inspires, and awakens them to the potential of a professional career? We've seen that enthusiasm carry over into all the other classes. So if your teen is considering Cisco Academy classes, we highly recommend them so you can see the transformation for yourself." -Parent of senior in Computer Engineering , Tiger Tech Squad
Remarks from Industry Partners:
One of the most important and challenging tasks for today’s middle / high teachers is getting their students ready and prepared for the careers and jobs not created yet. We are in the 4th Industrial Revolution which is marked by the emerging technological breakthroughs in a number of fields--fusing the physical, digital, and biological worlds. The CHHS Cisco Academy prepares the students for internships and careers in this world of the Internet of Things. The CHHS Academy gives the students the opportunity not only to be proficient in technology it also enhances their critical thinking, problem solving, communication skills and team collaboration. These are the life skills that employers are presently seeking. - Rene Daughtry, Cisco
“Cyber Security roles are in desperate need across our country. It will take years to fill the gap and this program at CHHS helps begin to prepare students for IT related jobs at a critical learning point. I witnessed firsthand the great things this department is doing in helping prepare students through practical technical skills in areas of networking, security, switching and servers (to name a few). Highly recommend students enroll in these courses to create both depth and knowledge within IT related topics. As an official CyberPatriot technical mentor, in working with the team at CHHS, I was both impressed and encouraged at the talent pool our industry has with youth such as these." -Steve Oates, Duke Health
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